In 2023, Li Auto said it wouldn’t go global until 2028, but it now plans to launch an EV before the end of this year. Read More…
This Chinese Luxury Brand Wants To Take Europe By The End Of The Year
comemso moves its ISO 15118 charging station test libraries into comframe
comemso ports its ISO 15118-4 and -5 charging station test libraries to comframe software, enhancing EV charging communication testing and validation. Read more…
Learn how to save money on gas at US Drive Electric Month events, all Sept.
Drive Electric Month kicks off this week with over 150 online and in-person events celebrating electric vehicles over the course of the next month. Events will be held for the next several weekends, with events in most US states, and one in Canada. Read more…
EV prices are falling while the average new car tops $50K
The average new EV got cheaper in August, even as the average transaction price (ATP) paid for a new vehicle in the US climbed back above $50,000. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Semi, mixed bag of EV sales, Chinese EVs in the US, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Semi launch in Europe, mixed bag of EV sales, Chinese EVs in the US, and more. Read more…
One panel per minute: Solar recycling is going big in Texas
Old solar panels contain valuable silver, copper, silicon, aluminum, and glass. A new Texas solar recycling plant aims to recover nearly all of it without sending partially processed materials overseas. Read more…
Lawmaker Demand Feds Take Action After 43 Tesla Drivers Filmed Asleep At The Wheel
One congressman is demanding that NHTSA look into continued misuse of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software. Read More…
Europe’s First Truly Driverless Robotaxi Just Started Rides In Croatia
A little known Croatian startup backed by Rimac is leading the way for robotaxis in Europe, with help from a Chinese AV company. Read More…
Sensata’s off-the-shelf OmniNode consolidates high-voltage distribution for commercial EVs
Sensata Technologies launches OmniNode, an off-the-shelf high-voltage power distribution unit for commercial EVs simplifying integration and boosting efficie… Read more…
Kia deploys 200 PV5 electric vans for mail delivery
Kia developed a custom PV5 for mail delivery. Starting this month, Kia will begin deploying 200 electric vans to post offices. Read more…
Tesla reveals European Semi specs: 550 km range, 800 kW charging
Tesla revealed the European specs for its Semi electric truck, and they don’t match the version already in production in the US. The truck will offer up to 550 km (342 miles) of range at 40 tonnes fully loaded. Read more…
Nissan undercuts Kia to retake the crown as Canada’s most affordable EV
The Kia EV3 is no longer Canada’s most affordable electric vehicle with the new 2027 Nissan Leaf S starting at under CA$35,000. Read more…
BMW iX5 Hydrogen: testing of the upcoming hydrogen SUV underway
BMW will launch the new generation of the X5 with five powertrain options, including a hydrogen fuel cell. The company has now provided its first insights into the testing of prototypes of the hydrogen SUV, which is set to hit the market in 2028 under the name BMW iX5 Hydrogen. Read more…
First Bus expands smart charging system at Glasgow depot
UK transport company First Bus is expanding use of a smart charging system at its Caledonia depot in Glasgow, allowing the operator to better manage the energy demand of its electric bus fleet while supporting the power grid. Read more…
DPD UK orders 341 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vans
Package delivery service DPD is expanding its British delivery fleet with 341 Mercedes eSprinters. The first electric transporters will enter service in September, and all are expected to be operational by the end of October, just in time for the Christmas season. According to DPD, this will grow its British e-fleet to more than 4,000 vehicles. Read more…
Wisconsin to add 42 new fast-charging stations
The US state of Wisconsin is set to gain 42 new fast-charging sites after securing $25 million in federal grant funding through the NEVI programme. This follows a legal dispute involving Wisconsin and 15 other states over the release of federal EV infrastructure funding. Read more…
Pennsylvania to invest $11 million in EV chargers
The US state of Pennsylvania is set to invest $11 million USD in new EV charging infrastructure across the Central PA region. This will be the third region where funding has been offered, following the Southeast and West regions earlier this year. Read more…
China Has Already Exported More Cars Than Last Year
Growing global sales of EV and PHEV models have pushed China’s export numbers to their highs, despite shrinking sales at home. Read More…
Beyond sealing: Extrusion and co-extrusion for thermal, electrical, and sensing applications (Webinar)
Henkel introduces LOCTITE SOLVE, an AI-powered virtual adhesives hub to accelerate EV component design and optimize battery manufacturing simulations. Read more…
Audi Developed The A2 E-Tron 21 Months Faster Than Usual. The Secret Wasn’t More Engineers
The brand’s most efficient car to date is already rolling off the assembly line in Ingolstadt. Read More…
